Adventure tourism in the Kwazulu-Natal Province : identification of hotspots and mobile knowledge

Abstract:

This research focused on adventure tourism in KZN. The adventurer traveller is interested in remote pristine hotspots. A concern is that irresponsible behaviour on the adventurer’s part could lead to the destruction of the fragile natural environment, as well as negatively interfere with the local traditional cultural values.
Adventure hotspots were identified by using the functionalities of a GIS. These findings were validated by tourism practitioners in KZN.
The researcher also proposed a practical solution that could improve or enhance the behaviour of adventurers. Existing media were collated into information prompts. These information prompts were categorised in tables that could be linked to a mobile GIS environment.
The researcher then examined the framework requirements for a mobile GIS. This resulted in a set of seven criteria that brought together the core essentials required for the conceptual framework of a mobile GIS device dedicated to the adventurer in KZN.

Citation:Govindasamy, Kshetra (2013) Adventure tourism in the Kwazulu-Natal Province : identification of hotspots and mobile knowledge, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/10012>

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